(RTP) Requisition-to-Pay Manager at SGS

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.

 

(RTP) Requisition-to-Pay Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience7 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Job Description

Team Management & Organization

  • Manage the R2P team across countries supported by the Finance Shared Service Centre, including performance supervision, feedback, and development.
  • Organize regular meetings with both the team and Local Finance to ensure alignment and performance follow-up.
  • Organize regular team meetings with R2P team in FSSC.
  • Support knowledge management through documentation, training, and backup planning.
  • Lead and manage R2P Junior Managers and Team Leads ensuring effective process execution.
  • Manage HR related tasks within R2P team.
  • Represent R2P team on cross function and finance meetings and forums.
  • Handle ad hoc tasks assigned by senior management.

Process Performance & Optimization

  • Monitor R2P process (Master Data Management, Transactional Purchasing, Invoice Processing, Travel & Expenses, Payments) performance against SLAs and KPIs, and take ownership of accurate, compliant service delivery.
  • Lead process transitions and drive continuous improvement through innovation and automation (e.g., OCR).
  • Maintain formal process documentation and define department goals aligned with company strategy.

 Compliance, Risk & Control

  • Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, internal controls, and audit requirements.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and compliance risks; report breaches and manage incident logs.
  • Support enhancements in controls and risk management through process improvement initiatives.
  • Manage data driven process improvement and ability to quantify impact of changes, including required investments

Stakeholder Relationship & Communication

  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (Local Finance teams, Procurement, Controlling, Internal/External Auditors) to resolve issues and monitor performance.
  • Secure customer experience in line with best industry practice and benchmarks
  • Manage and proactively address escalations at all levels and ensure effective communication across teams and business functions.

Financial Operations & Reporting

  • Manage month-end closing activities and provide financial reports to management.
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Lead local projects and participate in global projects and initiatives.
  • Any other duties assigned to you from time to time by Management. 

Qualifications

Profile

  • Bachelor or University degree in Finance/Accounting.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in a management role, including staff management.
  • Experience in managing a team of minimum 10 staff members
  • Experience with change management as well as working in a multicultural and international environment.
  • Understanding of relevant regional accounting practices and the regulatory environment
  • Experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management
  • Genuine interest in business process standardization
  • Customer orientation and intercultural competence
  • Team player
  • Drive for results and demonstrate a decisive coaching leadership style
  • Willingness and ability to travel including international trips (25%)
  • Knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is a plus.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to SGS on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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